If you\’re headed to the Grand Canyon on vacation this year, you\’ll be confronted with a lot of choices when it comes to tours. Here are 6 tips I use for friends, families and clients determined to get the most from their National Park experience.

#1

Tip Number one is identify from where you want to visit the Canyon. There are two key starting points: Las Vegas and South Rim. From Vegas you\’ll have your choice of West Rim and South Rim tours. If you are starting out from Arizona (key cities include: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona, Flagstaff, Williams and Tusayan), you\’ll want South Rim tours.

#2

My second tip is determine which rim you want to visit. As noted, there are two: The West Rim and the South Rim. The West Rim is 120 miles from Las Vegas, NV, and tours there originate primarily from Vegas. The South Rim, which is located in northern Arizona, is usually a destination for AZ-based travelers.

If you are stuck picking which rim to visit, ask yourself this: What\’s the objective of my trip to the Grand Canyon? Do I want to do the Skywalk? Do I want incredible natural scenery? Do I want to see the official National Park? I find going through this exercise usually resolves the issue.

#3

My #3 tip is book in advance. Always. Fact is Park tours are popular and they sell out all the time. To avoid this, I recommend reserving your tour at least a week ahead of time. If you\’re starting out from Las Vegas, I\’m going to advise two weeks (especially when it comes to helicopter rides). I\’ve learned over the years that immediately after you book your hotel you book your tour and it\’s a system that works.

#4

The fourth tip is to book online. I could write a book on this and of course my thoughts on this are always changing. So here\’s where I stand now: First off, the best deals are on the Internet. For the most part, you will get wholesale rates. And you won\’t get slapped with a booking fee.

#5

Tip #5 is understand all the above and then select a tour that falls within your budget. Helicopters are the most expensive and bus tours are the cheapest. Airplane and rafting tours are in the middle. In regards to air tours, you have air-only and landing. Flights that land are only available from Las Vegas. Further, helicopters that land at the bottom of the Canyon ONLY leave from Las Vegas and ONLY go to the West Rim.

#6

My final tip is understand the cancellation policy. This is something I can\’t overstress. Further, if you purchase your trip from a vendor other than the ones I endorse or work with you are on your own. If you do go with any of the companies associated with us, you\’re covered in this sense that you can cancel within 48 hours for all your money back.

Conclusion

I hope you like my \”6 Tips\” and that they help you get the Grand Canyon tour that best suits your needs and budget. Have a wonderful day – Keith

The author is an expert on Grand Canyon tours from Las Vegas, NV, and the South Rim and recommends getting this free report http://www.grandcanyondaytrips.com/save-money/ in order to save money on these terrific tours: http://grandcanyondaytrips.com/tours/

The author is an expert on Grand Canyon tours from Las Vegas, NV, and the South Rim and recommends getting this free report http://www.grandcanyondaytrips.com/save-money/ in order to save money on these terrific tours: http://grandcanyondaytrips.com/tours/

Author Bio: The author is an expert on Grand Canyon tours from Las Vegas, NV, and the South Rim and recommends getting this free report http://www.grandcanyondaytrips.com/save-money/ in order to save money on these terrific tours: http://grandcanyondaytrips.com/tours/

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